Illinois Geographical Society

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Illinois Geographical Society The Illinois Geographical Society seeks to promote scientific research in geography.

Have you written an awesome geography related paper?!?! Do you have students that write awesome geography related papers...
10/01/2026

Have you written an awesome geography related paper?!?! Do you have students that write awesome geography related papers?!?! Present them at our next conference! For more information visit our website!

Link in bio 🔗

These are our paper presentations from this years conference! Thanks all who presented!

“A Geography of Illinois” By: John C. Hudson & Christopher R. LanigenAvailable April 2027Pre-order Now: https://uwpress....
09/03/2026

“A Geography of Illinois”
By: John C. Hudson & Christopher R. Lanigen

Available April 2027
Pre-order Now: https://uwpress.wisc.edu/Books/A/A-Geography-of-Illinois

Description:

One of America’s most populous states, Illinois is famous for its enormous agricultural output and for the bustling city of Chicago, the country’s third largest. Known as “the Land of Lincoln,” this heartland state is central in geographic, cultural, and historical terms. Veteran geographers John C. Hudson and Christopher R. Laingen guide us through Illinois’s human and geologic history, offering an accessible, unique, and enlightening overview. They examine each of Illinois’s seven regions—Chicagoland, the Illinois Valley, the Grand Prairie, Downstate, Little Egypt, the Military Tract, and the Rock River Valley—in turn, with clear-eyed assessments supported by the latest facts and figures. This expertly illustrated book is a must-have for anyone from, living in, or visiting the great state of Illinois.

Congratulations to our 2026 Paper and Poster Session Winners! Want to present your project at our next conference? Check...
08/27/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 Paper and Poster Session Winners!

Want to present your project at our next conference? Check out our website for more information! Link in bio 🔗

It’s that time of year again!!!! The Illinois Geographical Society (IGS) is making available up to three research grants...
08/27/2026

It’s that time of year again!!!!

The Illinois Geographical Society (IGS) is making available up to three research grants of up to $1000 each. Please visit our website at https://www.illinoisgeography.org/research-grants so more information. Link also in bio 🔗

If you wish to apply, complete the form and send it and a copy of your one-page resume/vita (by 9th October) via email or USPS mail to:

Carmen Maso'
8530 Callie Ave
Morton Grove, IL 60053
[email protected]

Congratulations to our 2026 Distinguished Geographer!!! ———————-The Distinguished Geographer award recognizes a history...
05/25/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 Distinguished Geographer!!!
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The Distinguished Geographer award recognizes a history of service to the Society, exemplary teaching of geography at any educational level, and a record of professional service at the state and/or national level.

More from our Annual Conference! Here are our Four Year College Outstanding Senior Geographer Award Winners! Stay tuned ...
05/18/2026

More from our Annual Conference! Here are our Four Year College Outstanding Senior Geographer Award Winners! Stay tuned for more posts to come!
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More information on these awards:

The Four Year College Outstanding Senior Geographer Award

-This award goes to a college senior student who has majored and excelled in geography. The student receives a financial award and recognition at the IGS Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony. Instructors should nominate no more than two students. We will contact you if your student will receive the award so you can encourage them to attend the meeting and ceremony.

Last week was our Annual Conference! Here are our Community College Award Winners! Stay tuned for more posts to come! ...
04/29/2026

Last week was our Annual Conference! Here are our Community College Award Winners! Stay tuned for more posts to come!
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More information on these awards:

The Outstanding Community College Student Geographer Award

-This award goes to a student who excelled in one or more geography classes within the past year. The recipient does not have to be a major in geography. The student receives a financial award and recognition at the IGS Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony. Instructors should nominate no more than two students. We will contact you if your student will receive the award so you can encourage them to attend the meeting and ceremony.

The Charles Womack Award

-This award is for an outstanding two-year student intending on majoring in geography. A maximum of one award is issued per year. The student receives a financial award and recognition at the IGS Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony. Instructors, we will contact you if your student will receive the award so you can encourage him/ her to attend the ceremony.

The scholarship was established at the 1996 IGS annual meeting in Normal, Illinois. It was initially funded by friends and relatives of Charles “Chuck” Womack to honor his memory and perpetuate his spirit. Chuck was an outstanding teacher of geography at Lake Land Community College in Mattoon. He was well-known, highly respected, and well-liked in his local community and among the members of IGS. Our Society is very pleased to join with his family in establishing this award to honor Chuck’s lasting educational contributions to the people of Illinois.

Link in Bio to register 🌎
04/03/2026

Link in Bio to register 🌎

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3655 S Snoddy Rd
Bloomington, IN
47401

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